Mettlach Steins #2231 1/2 L Landesknecht German Beer Stein

This Mettlach Stein is 1/2 L (71/2 tall and 4 ½ wide). Etched and impeccably decorated with a tavern scene in relief and incised, in a combination of matte and glossy glazes, with a pewter and stoneware lid.

The detailed scene of three men enjoying a drink in pub a delicate emblem design as well as a delicate design on the lid. The pewter thumblift is a joker at the top of an ornate handle. Landesknechte shows feudal serfs used for military purposes by their masters.

These soldiers were often traded between Landowners- the equivalent of mercenaries with the difference being that they were not free to choose their employer. This Stein is in Mint condition. The item "Mettlach Steins #2231 1/2 L Landesknecht German Beer Stein" is in sale since Saturday, March 10, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Breweriana, Beer\Drinkware, Steins\Lidded Steins\Germany". The seller is "sellwerx" and is located in Dillon, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda.